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December 2006
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DaVinciDec. 12 Webcast: Programming Digital
Video
– Learn how to use DaVinci™ technology and Green Hills Software’s MULTI dual-debug system to reduce digital video system development cost and time. Register and attend this webcast.


Download New DaVinci™ Product Bulletin – The four new TMS320DM643x processors, optimized for cost-sensitive applications, are featured in a new product bulletin titled “DaVinci Products Simplify Digital Video Innovation.”

Now On-Demand: Transcoding Panel Discussion WebcastReal-time transcoding is going to become the most challenging function for video systems over the next several years. To learn more about how the evolution of video entertainment depends on transcoding, view the live panel discussion featuring many industry visionaries. Register today!

Consumer Electronics Designers Under Less Pressure Using Right Reference Design – EDN Executive Editor Ron Wilson reports how successful developers are meeting tighter consumer product time-to-market windows by relying more on quality reference designs.

Silicon

Next Generation of MRIs and Ultrasounds Made Possible by DSPs – One of the world’s leading providers of medical diagnostics systems leverages TMS320C5x™, TMS320C67x™ and TMS320C64x™ DSPs for medical tools that are better, more portable and affordable.

Software-Defined Platform Enables Rapid Development of Multi-Protocol Radios – A new small form-factor development platform complete with antenna-to-baseband functionality and software board support gives designers extensive flexibility to create portable multi-protocol radios quickly.

Real-Time Performance and Versatility Put TI Processors in the Driver’s Seat TI has expanded its leading automotive microcontroller platform to work in conjunction with OMAP33x and DaVinci™ TMS320DM64x-based systems, which means OEMs get higher performance graphics and highly integrated automotive displays.

New Precision 36-V Op Amps Offer Low Power, Small Size – New operational amplifiers offer ultra-low noise with lower power, smaller package size and higher bandwidth than the competition.



Software

New VLX Software Runs Linux and DSP/BIOS™ on Single Core – VirtualLogix has launched a new version of VLX for Digital Multimedia that enables Linux 2.6 and TI’s DSP/BIOS real-time kernel to run concurrently on DaVinci™ TMS320DM643x processors.

EDN Tests DaVinci™ Technology: Finds Software, Tool Support Key DifferentiatorEDN technical editor Robert Cravotta faces design challenges head-on by conducting a hands-on evaluation of the DaVinci technology Digital Video Evaluation Module (DVEVM).

Support

Register Early to Save $500 on TI Developer Conference Worldwide 2007 – Register by Jan. 31 to save $500 on registration for the premier worldwide conference on signal processing in Dallas, March 7-9, 2007. See what’s just over the horizon for audio, communications, systems, tools, and video applications utilizing high-performance analog, DSPs and microcontrollers.

Attend In-Depth DaVinci™ Four-Day Workshop – This workshop is a step-by-step guide to developing a complete digital video system centered on DaVinci TMS320DM644x processors.

Embedded Edge™ Magazine - We are now combining Embedded Edge magazine with the eTech Innovations DSP eNewsletter. Each monthly issue will include Embedded Edge articles that we hope will interest you.

Open Source APIs Enable DSP Video Processing Without DSP Programming – A new technical article from TI in Video/Imaging DesignLine claims the open-source Linux multimedia framework GStreamer can now be used to control the video-encoding and -decoding capabilities of a DSP.

ATEME Develops Universal Multimedia Player Solution– A member of TI’s DSP Third Party Network and a TI Authorized Software Provider, ATEME has unveiled a universal multimedia player baseline solution based on DaVinci technology and optimized for easy product upgrades and maintenance due to its modular architecture.


Ingenient Develops Portable Media Player Solution – Ingenient, a TI DSP Third Party Network member and TI Authorized Software Provider, offers a new portable media player solution based on DaVinci technology, enabling high-end digital media products without sacrificing portability or power.

TI Tech Tips

Where can I find a Q&A on the new hands-free kit (HFK) development platform that comes with a Bluetooth daughtercard? The HFK platform is a complete DSP-based platform that provides real-time voice- and audio-enhancing algorithms, enabling developers to get higher quality audio products to market faster. See the complete Q&A.

Application Notes
and Errata



Application Notes:
TMS320DM64x Video Port to Video Port Communication

Decode Demo for the DaVinci DVEVM/DVSDK


DSP Errata:

TMS320TCI100 Digital Signal Processor Errata

Download 2006 Archived Errata

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